No fewer than six BMW Group models have received the prestigious 2011 GOOD DESIGN(TM) Award: the BMW 6 Series Convertible, the BMW 6 Series Coupe, the BMW 1 Series M Coupe, the BMW ActiveE, and the two motorcycle models BMW K 1600 GT/GTL along with the BMW G650 GS. The …
Read More »BMW Motorrad achieves the best sales result of its history in 2011
BMW Motorrad achieves the best sales result of its history. Strong growth in Germany, France and overseas. Husqvarna Motorcycles achieves solid retail result. BMW Motorrad sold more motorcycles in 2011 than ever before in its almost 90-year history with a total of 104,286 units sold (previous year: 98,047 units). This …
Read More »Video – Race between the new BMW M5 vs BMW S1000RR Superbike
Which is quicker on the track, the new BMW M5 or BMW S1000RR Superbike? AutoExpress pits the new M5 against BMW’s hottest superbike to find out. The M5 is powered by a high-revving 4.4-liter (4395cc) turbocharged that uses the BMW M TwinPower Turbo technology, twin-scroll turbochargers, high-precision direct fuel injection, …
Read More »Meet the BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director
In an exclusive interview, BMW Motorrad’s Motorsport Director Bernhard Gobmeier reveals why racing is vital to the continued development of the S 1000 RR and how proud he is of the whole team behind the ‘RR’ project… What have been the major learning points for you in your debut year …
Read More »2011 Superbike World Championship: Top 4 Finish for Haslam
Silverstone played host to a dramatic World Superbike round today with BMW Motorrad Motorsport’s Leon Haslam coming close to clinching a rostrum finish in front of his home crowd. The sun shone for both 18 lap races and the action on track was equally hot. Race one started promisingly for …
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